FEDERATIVE


Meaning of FEDERATIVE in English

ˈfedəˌrā]d.]iv, ˈfed(ə)rə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv adjective

Etymology: Latin foederatus + English -ive

: of or relating to a federation or covenant or its formation : based on or inclined to federation

• fed·er·a·tive·ly ]ə̇vlē, -li adverb

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